Planning & Data Assistant – Distribution Centre

Marks and Spencer; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

Holiday allowance

Pension and life assurance

Induction and training

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is launching a new Lichfield Distribution Centre and hiring Planning Assistants to support the Planning Team with data, reports and administrative insights. The role focuses on accurate colleague-hours planning, payroll review and timely decision-making in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Full-time, Monday–Friday eight hours, based at the site with close collaboration across Planning, Operations and HR. A random Drug & Alcohol policy will be followed at Lichfield.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning support or logistics would be advantageous.
• Proficient Excel with data validation and presenting data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple requests and deadlines.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across Planning, Operations and HR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, run and maintain planning reports, highlighting risks and mitigations.
• Collate planning data to improve forecast cycles and accuracy.
• Analyze colleague hours and payroll data, flag exceptions before cut-off.
• Support trailer bookings and despatch plans for stock movements.
• Maintain daily/weekly reports for Leadership Teams, escalate complex queries.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Tools

Time & Attendance

Payroll systems

Job description

Marks & Spencer is launching a new Lichfield Distribution Centre and hiring Planning Assistants to support the Planning Team with data, reports and administrative insights. The role focuses on accurate colleague-hours planning, payroll review and timely decision-making in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Full-time, Monday–Friday eight hours, based at the site with close collaboration across Planning, Operations and HR. A random Drug & Alcohol policy will be followed at Lichfield.